How to make Annessa’s Balsamic Marinated Pork Chops with Mediterranean Salsa

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This delicious marinade works with whatever protein you want to grill.

Ingredients

• 6 boneless pork chops 
• 1/3 cup olive oil 
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 

Method

1. Place all ingredients in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Rub marinade all around the protein, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to grill. (Marinate protein up to 24 hours). 
2. Prepare grill by oiling the grates and and heating to medium high.
3. Place pork chops and grill and flip only once, about 7 minutes each side, depending on thickness, until done. Serve with Mediterranean Salsa over the top! 

Mediterranean Salsa 

• 1 can fire roasted petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can garbanzo beans or cannelini beans, drained and rinsed 
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, torn 
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 
• 3 tablespoons diced red onion 
• Sprinkle of salt 
• Balsamic glaze 

Add first five ingredients to a serving bowl and toss. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss again. Serve over Balsamic Pork Chops.